Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Following the pandemic-fueled disruption of 2021, retail brands made a strong showing this year for establishing emotional connections with consumers—the industry ranked third overall, behind technology & telecom, and media & entertainment, in the latest Brand Intimacy Study from marketing intimacy agency MBLM.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The TotalSocial “Movers and Shakers” are consumer brands that showed the most improvement over the past year in driving the quantity and quality of consumer conversation—offline and online. The top 20 is comprised of brands from technology, dining, beauty and personal care, household products, beverages, retail, […].

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Technology advancements give retail marketers and communicators some terrific advantages when it comes to understanding consumers, but it’s a double-edged sword in other ways.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 21, 2023

When metaverse technology came within reach of brands and retailers early last year, consumers couldn’t wait to experience it in their shopping journeys, urging retailers to get on board with the tech ASAP. Just a few months later, the metaverse spark went out—or appeared to.

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Retail Branding Brand Technology 78

Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nowadays, consumers are constantly bombarded with advertisements and marketing collateral, creating a congested market. For online retailers, cutting through the noise and engaging with their target audiences is becoming increasingly challenging. This is where influencer marketing plays a pivotal role in the industry.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The retail marketing landscape has changed dramatically since the pandemic—as comms pros followed consumers into a digitally dominated shopping world, the value of data-driven insights became invaluable.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 25, 2023

We know that sustainability matters to both businesses and consumers, but has it become less important in today’s economy? New research from convenience retail and petroleum wholesale solutions provider PDI Technologies suggests that, for consumers, it matters even more when it comes to which companies they choose to do business with.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As the holiday shopping season kicks off in a most unique retail landscape, consumers are at a tipping point for immersive experiences in digital commerce, according to new global research from Accenture Interactive. explores how immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality and 3D […].

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5W PR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Leveraging Trust with Gen Z Still focusing on this subset of consumers, building trust with Gen Z is crucial. Retail Media’s Holistic Impact Insights from Criteo and Shipt shed light on the growing impact of retail media. These statistics highlight the power of retail media as a consistent, long-term strategy.

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Retail Privacy Advertising Advertising 78

Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 2, 2019

Shoppers say their online and in-store behaviors have shifted for traditional consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories, following a year that’s seen the retail and grocery landscapes evolve dramatically. New research from intelligent media delivery firm Valassis examines the best approaches for connecting with the evolved consumer.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

New research from retail tech firm Bluecore and Forrester Consulting finds retail brands getting candid about their struggle to meet the demands of hyperadoptive consumers. The post Why marketers aren’t meeting CX demands of hyperadoptive consumers appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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5W PR

APRIL 23, 2020

The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus COVID-19 will end eventually and when it does, some consumer habits will likely change. What’s known is that the longer the crisis, the bigger the imprint on the consumer. Consumers have also been watching brands that were popular with them before-COVID-19. Others may not.

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PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 26, 2020

All these companies are inspiring in their relentless pursuit of new ways, better ways, faster ways and all have a comms challenge to get their propositions across simply – and in this one, we’ll be focusing on retail technology. Retail has pressed its ‘transform me now’ button and technology is the answer to many of these problems.

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Retail Reputation Transportation Technology 62

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The convergence of sport and fashion has emerged as a fascinating space where innovation, trendsetting, and technological advancements collide. Cutting-edge technologies have revolutionized how sportswear is designed, manufactured, and perceived. Here are some ways they incorporate technology into their PR and marketing efforts.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 19, 2021

With all the focus on the “journey” and the “experience” in brand and retail marketing these days, you’d think that communicators would be zeroing in on some substantial strategy for delivering better CX. The post How are brands responding to the acceleration of e-commerce?

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Retail Branding Brand Technology 170

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2020

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was a hot topic in Las Vegas. As a result, whether you’re a brand, ad tech business, AI platform, or retailer, if you do business in California, you’re touched by the law. What streaming business model will consumers ultimately prefer — subscription or free and ad-supported?

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PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2021

New privacy protections from tech giants and governments threaten to staunch the flow of user data that companies have long relied on to target consumers with online ads, The Wall Street Journal reports. Over the summer, Miller High Life ran an online contest for consumers to win a branded patio set with a bar, stools and neon signs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Curated by PR News, The Skinny details the top stories in the communication industry, covering social media, crisis management, media relations, content marketing, technology, and digital PR. For retail junkies, this one is a no-brainer. PR News: The Skinny. PR Daily News Feed. NRF Smartbrief. CNN Reliable Sources.

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Retail Healthcare Crisis Management Social Media 320

5W PR

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

While AI has been a buzzword in the industry for several years, there is still a lack of clarity about how AI can be effectively applied, and who truly possesses the advanced ML technology versus those merely offering AI interfaces. By leveraging retail media, brands aim to make their advertising campaigns more efficient and cost-effective.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 9, 2018

New research from tech services and support firm Boomtown finds that technology is becoming an increasingly integral part of shopping and dining experiences for Americans—and in turn, technology successes and failures are seriously impacting whether consumers return to a store or restaurant.

Retail 65

Retail Technology Consumer Marketing 65

5W PR

JULY 31, 2023

It brings together industry professionals, manufacturers, retailers, and media from around the world. These trends can include popular licensed properties, technological advancements, eco-friendly toys, interactive play experiences, and inclusivity. Industry experts share their experiences and expertise.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Today, merchants selling everything from mattresses to pet foods have seen that it’s more effective to speak to their customers directly, than to attempt to sell through major retailers in the modern age. The biggest problem is that many companies don’t know how to get started with direct to consumer PR.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Our team is pitching away this week for last-minute Black Friday coverage — from tips on how retailers should offer Buy Now, Pay Later to commenting on recent supply-chain issues. For example, we worked with a smart home device company and the goal was consumer media placements on the day of launch.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 16, 2023

Here’s a subset: CES (Early January) : The Consumer Electronics Show is an ideal platform to announce new tech products or share thought leadership pieces predicting tech-related trends for the new year. And despite its name, it is definitely not limited to consumer products.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A new report by Vixen Labs explores the adoption and use of smart speakers by UK consumers. A fifth (22%) of UK consumers have a smart speaker in the home according the Ofcom’s 2020 One Nation Report. Consumers are turning to voice-activated devices to do their research before making a purchase, according to Vixen Labs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2020

Each year, right on the heels of CES , thousands of hungry retailers, vendors and influencers flood New York City’s Javits Center for the retail industry’s annual conference, NRF. NRF is at retail’s epicenter, unveiling exciting new vendors as well as key trends that define the industry for the year and beyond.

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Retail Automotive Conference Data 156

PRSay

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Marketers are taking notice of California’s data-privacy laws after cosmetics retailer Sephora agreed last month to pay $1.2 The act regulates tracking technology that lets businesses target ads to people who have visited their websites. million in penalties for alleged violations involving its targeted-advertising practices.

Privacy 78

Privacy Data Marketing Retail 78

5W PR

JULY 7, 2023

It’s been driven by advancements in technology and the changing needs of consumers. While early iterations of beauty technology can be traced back to various painting and Photoshop apps on computers, the real breakthrough came with the introduction of AR and AI technologies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 22, 2023

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence technology that can produce various types of content, including text, imagery, audio and synthetic data, so it makes sense that so many companies are jumping on the generative AI train. Brands can use generative AI to create new images and videos that are unique and personalized to users.

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5W PR

JUNE 10, 2024

New brands are emerging daily, and consumers are increasingly savvier when it comes to product innovation, technology, formulas and those seeing-is-believing results. INFLUENCER PROGRAMMING Consumers and media are increasingly turning to social to discover brands, products, and trends.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Don’t run away from consumers. When B2B tech brands consider research options, they can be quick to write off developing data that polls or surveys consumers. For example, a technology startup that offers delivery and returns software to retailers may say no to polling 1,000 consumers about BOPIS or mobile shopping.

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B2B Data Retail Survey 147

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 2, 2020

New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May. A Third of Brand Emails Offer Free or Discounted Services Amid Pandemic.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

This is fueled by its fast-growing economy, diverse workforce, and dynamic consumer base, driven by a young population. With a broad consumer base, PR plans require strategically tailored campaigns to resonate with regional needs and nuances.

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NewsWhip

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In a time where a company’s every move is being thoroughly watched by both the media and consumers, even the most successful brands can find themselves in hot water. That’s why technology like real-time media monitoring is so important — it keeps brands ahead of any potential looming crisis inspired by external factors.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 30, 2020

While we have access to a wide breadth of digital platforms to consume our daily dose of news and information, let’s not ignore an essential medium for staying smart – podcasts. Because they’re easy to consume and offer a certain intimacy, brands are using podcasts to inform, entertain, and be visible. Podcasts are mainstream.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 15, 2024

THE REPUTATIONAL VALUE OF CUSTOMER RETENTION Lately, when it comes to retail purchases, U.S. consumers are choosing less expensive options, delaying purchases, and focusing on saving rather than spending, according to McKinsey reports. Moreover, 90 percent of consumers reported not frequenting a business with a bad reputation.

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Cision

JULY 24, 2015

Recent data breaches as well as increased credit card fraud have shaken consumer confidence in payment security. credit card issuers and merchants adopt new EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) chip-card technology to address certain types of fraud, some consumers are already looking ahead. Interest in mobile payment technology.

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